Very rich French toast – can be made ahead of time.By SANDIPANTS

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
• 5 eggs
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

• Step 1 Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
• Step 2 Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
• Step 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
• Step 4 Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 510 calories; protein 10.2g; carbohydrates 58.7g; fat 26.9g; cholesterol 218.1mg; sodium 359.2mg. 

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